Glembert
KN. Terrorism remains a challenge as a transnational organized crime for the new government of Indonesia in the 2024-2029 period. Under the leadership of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the new government must map the challenges of terrorism handling precisely, so that they can be anticipated and dealt with in a measurable manner. In the Global Terrorism Index 2024 of the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), Indonesia is currently placed 31st, or up seven ranks, from the previous index.
Maritime Affairs and Investment Coordinating Minister Luhut Binsar Panjaitan in Bali said that he was willing to serve as an advisor to President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s government. According to Luhut, his willingness to assist Prabowo stemmed from his belief that the President-elect would continue the previous government’s programs.
During an interview at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha last week, Indonesia’s president-elect, Prabowo Subianto, was asked to respond to concerns that democracy would further regress under his presidency. According to a Jakarta Post report, Prabowo responded: “Where are the concerns about democracy? The concerns about democracy are, I think, made up by people in the press”.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Two bills currently before the Indonesian parliament raise real concerns about the future of democracy and the rule of law in Indonesia, even before Prabowo takes office in October. If enacted, these laws remove the last real checks on the power of the presidency, assuming Prabowo can obtain and maintain the predicted coalition of political parties comprising a clear majority in the national legislature.
Despite Anies’ previous claim that he would take some time off from the political stage, the former Jakarta governor, who has positioned himself as the champion for change, has been hinting that he may not take a long break.
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